Maui Nō Ka ʻOi: Condé Nast Ranks Maui #1 Again

ʻĪao Valley is one of Maui’s most visited destinations. Photo by Wendy Osher.

By Wendy Osher

For the 20th year in a row, Maui earned the top spot in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s list for top islands.

“Everyone on Maui should be proud of this award,” said Mayor Arakawa. “For the last 20 years Maui has set the standard with our hotels, beaches, restaurants, activities, natural beauty and our aloha spirit. It is reflected in our visitor numbers and among Condé Nast readers. Here’s to another 20 years of excellence,” he said in a statement today in response to the news.

Maui Visitors Bureau Executive Director Terryl Vencl also released a statement saying, “Obviously we are ecstatic about hitting this 20-year milestone of being the best island in the US. We are also the winner for the 19th time against all destinations listed in the reader’s choice survey, and we hope to stay on top for as long as possible.”